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Boffenmeyer Family History

Boffenmeyer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hoffmeyer, Hockemeyer, Katzenmeyer, Linsenmeyer, Rosemeyer, Borgmeyer

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Where is the Boffenmeyer family from?

You can see how Boffenmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boffenmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boffenmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Boffenmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Boffenmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boffenmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Boffenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boffenmeyer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Boffenmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Boffenmeyer. For the veterans among your Boffenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boffenmeyer lifespan?

Average Boffenmeyer life expectancy in 1981 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boffenmeyer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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